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Smoked Peruvian Chicken Thighs
Peruvian Chicken with fresh green sauce is a must-make for your next cookout. Get the easy recipe for chicken thighs infused with a flavorful marinade then grilled or smoked to perfection. Served with a simple homemade sauce made with fresh herbs, garlic, and seasoning. It’s the best chicken dish to make for dinner. Pollo a la Brasa with Aji Verde is sure to be favorite!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Servings: 8
Calories: 525 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Peruvian
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1/4 cup finely minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon pasilla chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dijion mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 pounds chicken thighs
- vegetable oil as needed
Sauce
- 1 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 1/3 cup jalpenos seeded and diced
- 1/3 cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dijion mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation
- In a large bowl, whisk together garlic, soy sauce, sriracha, lime juice, pasilla chili powder, mustard, cumin, pepper and salt.
- Add chicken thighs, turning to coat them all over with marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, these are best made the night before, and allowed to marinade all night
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Smoker Instructions (the same cooking times work for a gas grill or an oven)
- Heat the smoker or grill to 350 degrees. Remove chicken from marinade shake off excess marinade.
- Smoke/grill chicken until skin is golden and chicken is cooked through,25 to 35 minutes.
- While chicken is cooking, make the sauce.
Green Sauce Instructions
- In a blender, blend cilantro, jalapeños, feta, garlic, lime juice, oregano, salt, mustard, sriracha, honey, and cumin until smooth. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in oil until mixture is emulsified. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt or lime juice or both.
Notes
- Serving size is 2 chicken thighs
Nutrition Information
Calories
525kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
172mg
(57%)
Sodium
873mg
(36%)
Potassium
385mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
159IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 525
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 525kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 873mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 385mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 159IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.